This is Book 3 in the Phoenix Agency series. What a great series. I love each book in it. Kelly trains guard dogs for a living. She has a Caucasian Ovcharka named Xena as her personal guard dog. Kelly and Xena have a psychic connection. They meet Rick at the Phoenix Agency’s airfield. This is a fast paced story involving espionage, lots of bad guys trying to kill the good guys and all kinds of mysterious things happening. Kelly is a strong woman who can take care of herself in every way possible and she has great back up in Xena. I loved this book! I really want a Xena for myself now. I can’t wait to read the next book. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book that I received from the Netgalley.

What is it about:
Kelly Monroe was shocked when her dog, Xena, a Caucasian Ovcharka seemed to bond at once with Rick Latrobe, a partner in the high profile Phoenix Agency. Ovcharkas are known for linking with only their owners. But Xena is picking up Rick’s wave length, very much aware when an attempt is made on Rick’s life and sensing all kinds of danger signals related to Rick’s current project: ferrying a shipment of arms to a private security cadre in Iraq. Rick is nearly killed when the shipment is stolen by terrorists who are hot on his trail. Only Kelly and Xena—coached by members of The Lotus Circle to expand the psychic link between the three of them—can keep him safe. As Rick scrambles to learn who’s behind the whole mess, the relationship he and Kelly have deepens. But Xena is the real star, not only signaling when danger is at hand but “sniffing” out the killers.

My thoughts:
OMG I need to get the rest of this series and read it, it has everything in it that I love , an amazing dog, steamy hot romance, hot guys and action , as well as steamy sex scenes , will be getting the rest of this series as soon as I can, with that said I would love to say thinks to NetGalley for giving me the chance at finding a new series to fall in love with.

Once again GREED is at the helm of this Phoenix Agency action pack mystery romance, it’s another explosive package that you can’t seem to get enough of, the energy and the scenes are electrifying and mind blowing. Rick what can I say about Rick except he was one horny guy, who always seems to be in need where Kelly is concerned, but you know what I kinda like it, it gave the story character and more juice. The storyline is great as was expected and the characters are awesome, this has been one extra spicy adrenaline high read and it’s a must read make no mistake about it.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

This was the first book that I read in the Phoenix series, and I really enjoyed it! I love the mix of intrigue and romance, and there is non-stop action.so you cannot put the book down! It was really hard to figure out who was the guilty person and my guess was wrong!

It is great to see Kelly and Rick together and watch how they just fit together. I really love it when these tough guys meet a woman who brings them to their knees! The paranormal is still part of the Phoenix group as Kelly and her dog, Xena, can communicate with each other. Kelly is also surprised that Xena links to Rick which really helped keep Rick alive when his life was in danger.

I am not sure what it is about these Phoenix books that just draws me in and keeps me engaged, and just makes you feel good! It is also great when previous couples are part of the story and keep them involved. You also see all the other single guys and wonder who will be the next man to meet his match!

This is fast becoming one of my new favorite series. I am a huge fan of military/private security and add in the parapsychology and I'm hooked!

This is Rick and Kelly's story with her dog, Xena, and it's is convoluted ride of drama, action, love, and more. It will keep you glued to the pages until you finish and let's face it, make you want a dog just like Xena.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved it! Now this is a Psi that I can believe without problem. I swear my dog understands most of what I tell her and she sure does make herself clear to me of her needs. Truly Zena makes this book awesome.
I kept thinking just how many lives does Rick have. If not for Kelly and Zena it would have been a few more lives needed.
Not only do Kelly and Rick have a strong connection, her dog links the three of them in other ways. You will not be disappointed with Scent of Danger, that's for sure.

Kelly Monroe meets Rick Latrobe as she is leaving her grandfather to return home to Maine. Her Caucasian Ovcharka, Zena seems to bond with Rick on meeting him which is very unusual for her breed. Rick is getting ready to leave to take supplies to Iraq for the company his security company is providing security for and though keeping the info low-key when he gets there they have trouble right away. Zena at home in Maine seems to know he is in trouble. The shipment is stolen and Rick is injured. In no time the relationship between Rick and Kelly turns to love and Zena tries to keep them both safe, first at the hospital where Rick is recovering and then as they try to figure out what is going on.. Fast pace and many twists and turns to the story.

Hmmmmmmm..... well this was a long read, there is romance, intrigue, action, but i just couldn't get into the story. Don't get me wrong, I want to know who did it, but in the end I was just meh..

I enjoyed reading Scent of Danger, Kelly and Rick are great characters and I fell in love with Xena. Between the danger and character interaction this is one hot romantic suspense. I look forward to reading the other books in this series

another good story by Ms. Holt. unique and hot in all the right places.

I really enjoy books with paranormal elements. But it is hard to find ones which don't go over the top, have interesting characters and great story lines. I am now sucked into this series because it has all of these elements. It was an enjoyable read, it had interesting characters and I look forward to reading more

I liked this book. the best so far in the series

I'd never read anything by this author before. I think that someone who likes dogs more than I do would enjoy the role that Xena plays in the book. Extremely steamy content, but it missed the spark that I like in Milly Taiden's work.

I haven't read the other 2 in the series and I only noticed this one because of the Caucasian Ovcharka dog in it but was really glad I got it since I loved it.  There is a great mix of action, romance and mystery that I always look for in books, and while there are paranormal parts of the story there is not an overwhelming focus on those parts of the story.  I will definitely read the first 2 in the series but don't feel like I missed out on anything without having read them so it can be read as a stand alone with out a problem.  I loved how the breed was presented so "true" to type except for the physic traits of course but who knows.